In all fairness a robust system of options is only a great advantage if some choices don't severely outclass others. For 3rd many feats are just plain bad while others are simply auto picks for a given character type. In reality 5th ed characters have more options on their turn at first level since they can innately do many things 3rd requires you to have feats to perform.
All look like good changes. Might still want to look at adding abilities for after level 9-- it basically becomes just Teamwork feats and spells. Ranger styles would help the class out (could just replace the precise shot feat) and help it feel more like a ranger hybrid; it would also solve the issue of qualifying for feats with 3/4 BAB and MAD attribute demands.
...I hope you are going to let the Hunter take the lower level versions of spells that they have (so they can get stuff like strong jaw before Druids do). Just to clarify: Strong Jaw would then be gained at the same level as the Druid-- Animal Growth would come a level later than the Druid. (not to suggest you didn't know this)
Could you give us a better idea on what niche or focus you want this class to have? As of now it seems like its built around team work feats. I hope this is not the case, because while many teamwork feats are nice, the prerequisites and lack of support from anyone besides your pet is hurting this class. First of all, Excellent post! I really feel like you've not only come to the same conclusion as many of us but did it with actual game experience. I do personally like the teamwork feats; the idea that you fight better with your pet than anyone else. I hope they don't remove (all of) them, but do agree it should not be the class concept alone. I hope the devs see the trend with:
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